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NEWS RELEASES OCTOBER '05
Poetry Reading at UW-Marinette
October 1, 2005
To celebrate National Poetry Day, the 14th Annual Poetry Reading will be held at UW-Marinette on Monday, October 10 from 7:00 - 9 p.m. in the Performance Hall (T-133) of the theatre building. The public is invited to attend free of charge to hear original poetry read by local writers.
Following the original poetry readings, members of the audience will be invited, during an open mike session, to read their favorite poems written by others or original works other than poetry. Holman says, "This event is an excellent opportunity for students and members of the community to get to know each other better and share their love of writing." Those who would like to be included on the program as readers should contact Holman at 735-4321 or Gabriella Derusha at 735-4319 before Oct. 7.
Community Forum on the Middle East at UW-Marinette October 12
October 5, 2005
Dr. Salah Bassiouni, professor of sociology and anthropology, will present a lecture on “Prospects for Peace in the Middle East” at UW-Marinette, Wednesday, October 12 from 11 am to 1 pm in T-133, Fine Arts Building.
Dr. Bassiouni, who is currently on the faculty at UW-Waukesha, taught at UW-Marinette from 1992 to 1998. He is a naturalized US citizen and a native of Egypt. He earned his first Ph.D. in Social Anthropology from Alexandria University in Egypt and a second Ph.D. in Sociology from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. His second dissertation focused on “Oil Wealth and the Modernization of Tribal Society in Saudi Arabia.”
Dr. Bassiouni has published, in both Arabic and English, articles on issues of international migration, tribal societies, ethnic and racial relations, and war and peace in the Middle East. He has taught at universities in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and in the United States.
Dr. Bassiouni has also traveled to more than twenty countries. His current research focuses on the Middle East Cultures, Ethnic and Racial Relations, Non-Traditional Students and Cross-Cultural Studies. Since the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Dr. Bassiouni has given over fifteen presentations about Peace in the Middle East, Islam, and the ongoing War in Iraq at different campuses, organizations, churches, and groups.
His lecture on October 12 is free and open to the public.
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UW-Marinette student profile
October 5, 2005
Fall enrollment figures at the University of Wisconsin-Marinette, the 5th highest in UW-Marinette’s 40-year history, show that 512 students are enrolled with an FTE, which stands for full-time equivalent, figure of 370.
UW-Marinette is a campus of the UW Colleges which offer a freshman/sophomore curriculum. The UW Colleges is the third largest UW institution after UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee in the UW System. Fall 2005 enrollment in the UW Colleges shows a head count of 12,543 and an FTE figure of 9,104.
On the UW-Marinette campus this fall overall, 300 students (59%) attend on a full-time basis while 212 students (41%) are part-time. In the freshman class of 284, 77% (218) are full-time while 23% (66) freshmen attend on a part-time basis. In the sophomore class of 80, 74 % (59) are full-time while 26% (21) attend on a part-time basis.
In terms of gender, 59% (300) of UW-Marinette students this fall are female and 41% (212) are male. The majority of students--74%--are traditional-age, with 378 between the ages of 16 – 21. Of the 26% who are over the age of 22—returning adult or non-traditional students—13% are over the age of 30.
Nearly 50% of UW-Marinette entering freshmen apply undecided as to a major. Among those who have declared majors, the most frequent are Education, Business, Health-related, Biological Sciences/Natural Resources, Engineering/Computer Science, Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Pre-professional programs.
“Being undecided at the start of the collegiate career is not generally a problem,” said Cindy Bailey, Assistant Campus Dean for Student Services. “However, we are here to help students choose a college major and career field. Student Services counselors have various tools to assist students in this decision-making process. In addition, our Intro to College classes provide further opportunities for students.”
While the majority of UW-Marinette students are from the U.S. and Wisconsin, 40 come from overseas including Azerbaijan, Armenia, Costa Rica, Denmark, France, Ghana, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Mexico, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, Venezuela, Uzbekistan,and Vietnam.
UW-Marinette students come from 10 Wisconsin counties. Marinette is the home county for 344 students attending UW-Marinette this fall. There are 118 students from Menominee County, Michigan. Students from other Wisconsin counties include Barron, Brown, Florence, Forest, Kenosha, Manitowoc, Oconto, Outagamie, and Sheboygan.
For more information about UW-Marinette, see the campus website at marinette.uwc.edu or call the campus at (715) 735-4300
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Cast Chosen for Spine-Tingling Tales from Classic Literature at UW-Marinette
October 11, 2005
Theatre on the Bay and the Bohemian Renaissance Theatre Company have chosen to perform three one-act plays as a collection of Spine-Tingling Tales from Classic Literature for a seasonal treat. They are The Yellow Wall-Paper, The Lottery, and Masque of the Red Death.
They will be performed one weekend only, October 21 - 23 at 7:30 pm in the Herbert L. Williams Theatre at UW-Marinette. The Yellow Wallpaper written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman in 1892 and adapted by William Shepard for BRTC, is the story of a woman being treated for that classic feminine malady, hysteria, by her physician-husband. Ordered to stay in her room for complete bed rest, she surreptitiously records the progress of her condition. Susan Vairus will play Jane, the invalid. Josh LaLonde will portray her husband John. Colleen Johnston and Molly McFarlane complete the cast.
Written for the New Yorker Magazine in 1948, Shirley Jackson's story, "The Lottery," involves a seemingly commonplace New England village with citizens who engage in a public lottery with dire consequences. Cast members include Alexandra Franks, Jamie Kaster, Sarah Heider, Don Kaletka, Jason Heider, Josh LaLonde, Patty Franks, Annalisa Mines, Katie Baur, Matt LaFleur, Bill Shepard, Barb Bertagnoli, Molly McFarlane, and Bill Blomberg. The Ensemble includes Sara Bertagnoli, Christi Branham, Meghan Hanson, Colleen Johnston, Chris Wall, Katie Albano, Tristan Schuh, Gary Karman, Ben Martin, Sheila Kaletka and Diane Shepard.
The final play is Edgar Allen Poe's famous, "Masque of the Red Death." Written in 1842, it concerns a plague that has beset a country and the attempts by the country's prince to deal with it. The play will be narrated by Patrick Mines. The role of Prince Prospero will be taken
by Ernesto de la Rosa. Ben Martin will portray the figure of the Red Death. The ensemble includes Patty Franks, Matt LaFleur, Annalisa Mines, Tristan Schuh, Sara Bertagnoli, Eric Leister, Meghan Hanson, Chris Wall, Colleen Johnston, Diana Castillo, Katie Albano, Jamie Kaster, Gary Karman, Bill Blomberg, Katie Baur, Molly McFarlane, and Christi Branham.
Spine-Tingling Tales from Classic Literature is directed by Amanda Rhines. Assistant Directors are Susan Vairus and Barb Bertagnoli. Set Design is by Josh LaLonde. General seating will be available. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. The box office opens October 17. Box office hours are 4 - 6 pm. Call 735-4313 to reserve tickets. ###
Parents College Night at UW-Marinette October 25
October 11, 2005
Is a college degree worth it? A Census Bureau survey shows a college graduate can expect to earn $2.1 million working full-time between ages 25 and 64 which is nearly $1 million more over his or her lifetime than a high school graduate. Parents can learn how they can help their children obtain a college education by attending Parents College Night at UW-Marinette Tuesday, October 25 at 6:30 pm in T-133 of the Fine Arts Building. This information session is free and open to the public. Parents will be able to talk to current students and professors as well as Student Services staff to learn about what UW-Marinette offers.
Students can begin over 250 majors and transfer to a UW four-year campus is guaranteed. Residents of Menominee County, Michigan can also transfer to UW-Green Bay at greatly reduced out-of-state tuition costs. And bachelor's degrees opportunities from UW-Milwaukee, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Green Bay and Silver Lake College are available without leaving Marinette. At UW-Marinette classes are small and taught by professors rather than teaching assistants. Tuition is $4182 per year, about $5655 less than average tuition and room and board costs at UW four-year schools. Financial aid is available and more than half of all financial aid is in the form of grants and scholarships which don’t have to be repaid. Learn how UW-Marinette can benefit your son or daughter for a lifetime. Call 715-735-4301 to register early as seating may be limited. Or register on the web.
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UW-Marinette Foundation Board Elects Officers and Appoints New Members
October 13, 2005
The University of Wisconsin-Marinette Foundation has elected new officers and appointed three new board members.
Elected as President is Scott Gerhartz, Porterfield, Airgas; Vice President Tony Furton, Menominee, City of Menominee; and re-elected as Treasurer for a 1-year term Brad Walters, Marinette, Kerber, Rose & Associates
New board members elected for four terms to the 14-member board are Heidi Dietrich, Wells Fargo; and Ken Kellner, Aurora Health. Jean Twining was elected to serve a 2-year term.
The officers and board members will take their positions immediately. The UW-Marinette Foundation board oversees all operations of the organization whose assets are over $400,000. The Foundation provides student scholarships, faculty development and academic-community enrichment programs at UW-Marinette.
Other board members include: Gary Nadolny, Marinette; James Morrison, Menominee; Tim Ascher, Marinette; Perry Carlson, Marinette; Carolyn McGuire, Marinette; Jennifer Short, Menominee; ex officio George Bousley, Niagara; and ex officio Dean Paula Langteau, Marinette.
To contribute to the continuing work of the UW-Marinette Foundation, contact 715-735-4339 or visit the UW-Marinette Foundation website.
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Flute Concert at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church November 6
October 28, 2005
Flutist John Ranck will perform a concert with pianist David Giebler and the Bay Shore String Orchestra at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Sunday, November 6 at 7:30 pm.
J.S. Bach’s Trio Sonata from the Musical Offering, written for flute, violin and basso continuo will be played by Ranck and Barb Akins, violin, with David Giebler, piano and Mary Ellen Kozak Krawczyk, cello, providing the basso continuo. Mozart’s Concerto #1 in G major for Flute and Orchestra is also on the program.
The collection of pieces in the Musical Offering, written in 1747, was instigated by King Frederick II at a meeting in his residence at Potsdam where Bach's son Carl Philipp Emanuel was employed as court musician. Frederick wanted to show his new pianoforte to Bach who had never seen one before. Bach, who was well known for his skill at improvising, was given a theme by Frederick on which to improvise an instant fugue, which he did. Two months later, Bach published a set of pieces based on this theme which we now know as The Musical Offering.
Composed in early 1778, Mozart’s Concerto #1 in G is notable in the repertoire for its elegant melodic expressiveness which showcases the virtuosity of the performer.
John Ranck is principal flute with the Melrose (MA) Symphony Orchestra and teaches at Northeastern University. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts from the Manhattan School of Music, a Master of Music degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and a Bachelor of Music degree in Flute Peformance and Bachelor of Arts degree in Slavic Literature at Lawrence University. His principal teachers include Robert Dick, Thomas Nyfenger, Samuel Baron, and Henry Zlotnik. Dr. Ranck is President of the Pappoutsakis Flute Competition in Boston, and translates and writes abstracts of Russian music periodicals for Harmonie Park Press.
David Giebler has taught music at UW-Marinette since 1981. He has taught piano, music theory, and music appreciation courses in classical music, jazz and popular music styles. He is the director of the West Shore Chorale and St.Paul’s Church choir in Marinette. He has performed several live broadcasts for Wisconsin Public Radio, and has appeared as soloist with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, the UW-Madison Symphony Orchestra, the UW- Madison Wind Ensemble, Manitowoc’s Lakeshore Wind Ensemble, the N.E.W. Concert Band, and the Bay Shore Orchestra.
Admission at the door is $5 for adults and $2 for students and seniors.
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